Opposition councillors say Conservatives are “flogging a dead horse” over the authority’s smartcard as an extra £280,000 was waved through to support the scheme.Bracknell Forest Borough Council has invested £5.6 million in the e+ card which allows people to pay bills without the need to carry cash (e-purse).Holders of an e+ card can gain discounts at various retail and other outlets while doubling as a library card and membership card to the town’s leisure centres.It can also be used by pupils at secondary schools to pay for their school meals.